OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Week of November 19, 2007

 

Wishing you a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving, with safe travels to and from!

 

 

BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events

MIME Seminars

Miscellaneous Announcements

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

About this e-bulletin

 

ME Student Kudos

 

Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering graduates Ruander Cardenas, Douglas Heymann and Jordan Young for placing 2^nd in the ASME International Young Engineers Paper Competition for fluids engineering. As one of the five finalist teams in this competition, Cardenas, Heyman, and Young presented their senior-project–based paper, “Non-Intrusive Unilateral Measurements of Void Incidence” (Dr. James Liburdy and Dr. Deborah Pence, advisors), at last week’s 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in Seattle. The other four finalist teams came from Clemson, Iowa State, Purdue, and Union College. Cardenas, Heyman, and Young’s paper will also be published in the IMECE conference proceedings. Again, congratulations!

 

Mat Sci Faculty Kudos

 

Dr. Brady Gibbons and Dr. David Cann, along with Dr. Tom Plant from EECS, have recently been awarded $100,000 to study novel metal oxide-based heterojunctions for selective gas sensors. The program is being funded via the Army Research Laboratory Nanocenter recently established at the University of Oregon. Initial work in Professor Cann’s group on bulk ceramic devices showed significant potential to selectively detect specific gases (analytes) in the presence of background gases (a limitation on current sensor technology). In this program, Dr. Cann will extend this work to specifically include the detection of nerve gas agents and Dr. Gibbons will develop techniques to “microstructurally engineer” these sensors in thin film architectures to increase their sensitivity and optimize the response of the devices. For more information please contact Dr. David Cann at 737.9623 or Dr. Brady Gibbons at 737.2427.

 

                                                            

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                     [back to top]

 

This Week…

 

Mon Nov 19:  Formula SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, SAE shop in the basement of Rogers Hall (room 132). All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Murray at murrayw@onid.orst.edu.

 

Mon Nov 19: EWB Project Meeting. 6:30 pm, STAG 109. Agenda: We'll be having a workshop regarding First Aid training followed by a geographic orientation of the communities we're working with in El Salvador. After the general meeting, the travelers will be discussing in-country leadership rolew and decision-making processes. Hope to see you all there!

 

Tues Nov 20: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12­–1 pm, Rogers 226.  Dr. Belinda Batten, Professor and MIME School Head, will present a session on “Proposal Writing and Elevator Speeches.” All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided.

 

Tues Nov 20: OSU Distinguished Professor Lecture: "Physical Activity and the Health of Persons with Disabilities: An Imperative for Change." Presented by Jeff McCubbin, 2007 OSU Distinguished Professor of Exercise Science. 1:30-2:30 pm, MU Journey Room. 

 

Tues Nov 20: Microgravity Flight Team Meeting. 6 pm, KEC 1005. All students welcome. Visit our web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/microgravity. 

 

Tues Nov 20: Film showing: Who Killed the Electric Car? 7:30 pm, OSU Student Sustainability Center (738 SW 15th Street).  Free popcorn!

Wed Nov 21: “Non-Newtonian Viscosity of Zr_41.2Ti_13.8Cu_12.5Ni₁₀Be_22.5, Zr₅₇Cu_15.4Ni_12.6Al₁₀Nb₅ and Pd₄₃Ni₁₀Cu₂₇P₂₀ Bulk Metallic Glass Forming Liquids and the Ordering and Shear-Rate Induced Crystallization of Under-cooled Zr_41.2Ti_13.8Cu_12.5Ni_10.0Be_22.5 Metallic Glass Forming Melt.” By Prashant Wadhwa, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Oregon State University. 9 am, Rogers 226.

 

Wed Nov 21: Baja SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 230. All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Nick Purdy at purdyn@onid.orst.edu.

 

Plan Ahead...

 

Mon Nov 26: OSU Distinguished Professor Lecture: "Microbes to the Rescue: Field, Modeling and Laboratory Studies on the In-situ Clean-up of Hazardous Waste Sites Contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents." Presented by Lew Semprini, 2007 OSU Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering. 1:30-2:30 pm, MU Journey Room.

 

Tues Nov 27: First ME 101 Space Elevator Design Showcase: Sky-Hook Sculpture Racing. 6–9 pm, Kelley Engineering Center atrium.

 

Thurs Nov 29: ME 382 Design Contest: “Winrobo—An Automated Window Washing Robot

.” 6 pm, Milam Hall.

 

Tues Dec 4:  President’s Winter Coffee. 9:30–11 am, Memorial Union Lounge. President and Mrs. Ed Ray invite OSU faculty, staff and students to take a break from finals week for holiday treats, gourmet coffee and other drinks.

Wed Dec 12: Introduction to National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Community-building Model. 1:00–4:00 pm, MU Leadership Center.  The OSU Campus Coalition Builders invite you to a presentation specifically designed to introduce participants to the theory and philosophy behind the NCBI community-building model. Interactive exercises and plenty of time for questions and answers will be built into the workshop  Pre-register by contacting Jodi Nelson at jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu.  

 

Sat Feb 16, 2008: 3^rd annual OSU College of Engineering Ball. Kelley Engineering Center Atrium.  

 

MIME SEMINARS                                                                                       [back to top]

 

Tues Nov 20: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12­–1 pm, Rogers 226.  Dr. Belinda Batten, Professor and MIME School Head, will present a session on “Proposal Writing and Elevator Speeches.” All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided..

 

Wed Nov 21: “Non-Newtonian Viscosity of Zr_41.2Ti_13.8Cu_12.5Ni₁₀Be_22.5, Zr₅₇Cu_15.4Ni_12.6Al₁₀Nb₅ and Pd₄₃Ni₁₀Cu₂₇P₂₀ Bulk Metallic Glass Forming Liquids and the Ordering and Shear-Rate Induced Crystallization of Under-cooled Zr_41.2Ti_13.8Cu_12.5Ni_10.0Be_22.5 Metallic Glass Forming Melt.” By Prashant Wadhwa, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science, Oregon State University. 9 am, Rogers 226

 

No Friday Faculty–Grad seminar this week.

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS                                              [back to top]

 

School-wide…

 

Order your MIME Polos today! The IME Alpha Pi Mu and ME Pi Tau Sigma honor societies are selling polo shirts for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering.  These are great for wearing to OSU events, career fairs, and job interviews, or for a night out on the town!  They also make great holiday gifts! The polos are available in both black and white. They cost $20 for sizes Small through XL; larger sizes cost a few dollars more. You can see a picture of the polos in Rogers 204.  To order a polo, stop by Rogers 204 and fill out an order form.   To guarantee your order, you must also bring a check made out to either Pi Tau Sigma (if you are an ME) or Alpha Pi Mu (if you are an IME). The deadline to order polos is Friday of dead week, November 30^th.  You will receive your polo at the beginning of winter term. If you have questions about the polos or order process, please contact Jaime Junell at junellj@onid.orst.edu or Cam Follas at follasc@onid.orst.edu.

 

Also Announcing IME and ME Engineering T-shirt Design Competitions! Alpha Pi Mu and Pi Tau Sigma are hosting design competitions for 2007–08 IME and ME T-shirts.  Your design should be creative, catchy, and of course IME- or ME-related. (MEs, please avoid gear motifs.) Single-color designs preferred. Email IME designs (PDF format) to Cameron Follas, follasc@onid.orst.edu . Email ME designs (PDF format) to Jaime Junell, junellj@onid.orst.edu. All design entries are due by Friday, January 11, 2008 (first Friday of winter term). Prize: The winner of each competition will receive two free t-shirts.

 

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for ENGR 248 winter term! Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate teaching assistants for ENGR 248, Engineering Graphics and 3-D Modeling, for winter term 2008. Responsibilities include teaching Solidworks in laboratories , grading student work, and holding weekly office hours. The weekly time commitment is estimated to range from five to seven hours per week per laboratory section. Pay starts at $7.95 per hour. Currently, the following laboratory sections are scheduled for winter term: 011 (Tues 2–3:50 pm); 012 (Tues 4–5:50 pm); 013 (Thurs 4–5:50 pm); 014 (Fri 2–3:50 pm); 015 Fri 10–11:50 am). To apply, send an e-mail to Dr. Ken Funk, MIME Assoc. Head, at <funkk@engr.orst.edu>. The e-mail should (1) summarize the applicant's qualifications, including relevant courses, projects, and work experience; (2) specify the number of lab sections to which the applicant would like to be assigned; (3) identify those lab sections the applicant could run; and (4) include a current resume as an attachment. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled, but preference may be given to those applications received on or before Mon 26 November.

 

FE EXAM APPLICATION DUE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED UP.  We hope that many of you will be taking the April 2008 Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Applications for this exam are available at http://www.osbeels.org/fset_fefls_edu.htm and we have received word that they are due December 1, 2007 (not January 15  as in previous years). While the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) has not yet made this change widely known, and has indicated that they will accept applications postmarked by January 15, 2008, we nonetheless urge you to get your application in by December 1^st to avoid any possible complications.

 

IF YOU’RE TAKING THE FE EXAM, TAKE THE FE REVIEW COURSE FIRST! The OSU FE Review Course, sponsored by the IIE–OSU student chapter,  takes place during weeks 1–8 of Winter Term. To register for the course, come to Covell 117 between 9 am and noon on Monday, Nov 26, Wednesday, Nov 28, or Friday, Nov. 30^th. The course fee, payable at the time of registration, is $75 (cash or checks accepted). For more information about the FE exam, review course, and study materials, and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/fe-review-course-information-page/. Other questions? Contact Adam Eriksen at eriksena@onid.orst.edu or Chauna Roberts at robercha@onid.orst.edu.

 

Welcoming Diversity . . . Valuing the Differences Among Us. You are invited to attend a day-long workshop on community building. During this workshop, on February 8, 2008, 8:30-4:30, MU 206,  OSU's team of National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)-trained facilitators will lead participants through a series of interactive exercises and conversations to assist them in identifying and understanding the impact of oppression and oppressive behaviors on themselves and others. Participants will be introduced to skills that can empower them to become more effective leaders and allies for others. Workshop Workshop participants will be trained to: Identify misinformation we have learned about others; Identify and express pride in groups we belong to; Understand how other groups experience mistreatment; Identify the personal impact of incidents of discrimination; and Interrupt prejudicial remarks. Pre-registration is required for this workshop. To earn a credit for this workshop, register for ALS 199, CRN 24764. Non-credit participants should register by contacting Jodi Nelson at jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu.

 

MIME MACHINE SHOP NOW ON EXTENDED HOURS. The MIME machine shop is now open until 8:45 pm on Wednesday & Thursday. The shop is closed for ME 250 classes Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 10 am–noon and Wed 3–5 pm. We are also closed for IME classes on Tues 2–4 pm, Wed 8–10 am, and Fri noon–2 pm.  

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff

 

WINTER TERM GRAD COURSE: “SUCCESS IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM” (MB 699, CRN # 24561, 2 credits, Thurs 11 am—12:50 pm, Nash Hall 404, Instructor: Janine Trempy). Do you aspire to teach at the college/university level? If so, then consider this interactive/discussion course as an opportunity to learn essential techniques, formats and activities conducive to success in the college classroom! In this graduate course we will cover topics such as: ♦Syllabus design and articulating learning outcomes, ♦Understanding different pedagogy, ♦Crafting an engaging lecture, ♦Developing learner centered activities, ♦Teaching to different learning styles, ♦Teaching students to think and write in the disciplines, ♦Assessing students’ learning in progress, ♦Test construction/preparing students for tests, ♦Crafting teaching philosophies, ♦Engaging students in the learning process, and ♦Evaluating and documenting teaching effectiveness.

 

OSU GRAD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS LISTING. A complete listing of scholarships and fellowships administered by the OSU Graduate School is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09.doc.  If you are eligible to apply for one of these fellowships and are interested in doing so, please talk to GPC Chair Dr. Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) first, and plan on submitting the completed application to your GPC Chair at least one week before the nominations are due at the Graduate School.

 

PHYLLIS LEE AWARD NOMINATIONS SOLICITED. The Phyllis S. Lee Award, named in honor of Dr. Phyllis S. Lee, former Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (now the Office of Community and Diversity), recognizes a member of the Oregon State University community who exemplifies Dr. Lee's commitment to social justice and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award criteria and nomination process information are available at http://oregonstate.edu/diversity/mlk.html.  Nomination deadline: November 30, 2007.

 

CTL Innovation Grants: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. The Center for Teaching and Learning, in cooperation with the Office of Academic Affairs & International Programs, is offering innovation grants of up to $3000 for projects supporting and improving teaching and student learning. Applications are due Friday, November 30, at 5 p.m., to the Center for Teaching and Learning, Waldo Hall, Room 116. For grant description and application, go to http://oregonstate.edu/ctl and click on grants.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS                 [back to top]

 

ATTENTION ALL MIME GRAD STUDENTS: A complete listing of scholarships and fellowships administered by the OSU Graduate School is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09.doc.  If you are eligible to apply for one of these fellowships and are interested in doing so, please talk to GPC Chair Dr. Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) first, and plan on submitting the completed application to your GPC Chair at least one week before the nominations are due at the Graduate School.

 

ATTENTION ALL MIME UNDERGRADS: Please note that the College of Engineering has moved the scholarship application deadline to February 1 (previously April 10).  Online applications will be available on December 1 and remain open through February 1. We have selected this new date for two reasons: (1) to coincide with the University deadline, and (2) to inform students of scholarship awards in a more timely manner. Please watch your email for a link to the online scholarship application form starting December 1.

 

Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program (SFFP).  To apply online, visit http://www.asee.org/sffp. Application deadline is November 30.

 

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is currently accepting applications for the 2008–09 program year. This is a unique work/study scholarship program to Germany with a strong focus on cultural exchange. For more information, or to complete an application online, visit www.cdsintl.org/cbyx. The application deadline is December 1, 2007.

 

Educational Testing Service (ETS) Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and Development.  The Educational Testing Service (ETS) Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and Development are designed to promote quality and distinction in educational measurement and related fields as well as to encourage original and significant research for scholars and graduate students. Information and application instructions are available at http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships.html. The deadline for applying for the summer internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs is February 1, 2008. The deadlines for applying for the Harold Gulliksen program are December 3, 2007 for the preliminary nomination materials and February 1, 2008 for the final application materials. 

 

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG). This fellowship program is sponsored by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program. This program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of their doctoral studies in science or engineering programs. The fellowships are for three year tenures and include full tuition and fees, a competitive stipend, and a health insurance allowance. The application deadline is January 7, 2008.  Go to http://www.asee.org/ndseg for applications and detailed program information.

 

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION OVERSEAS STUDY/RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. The NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) program offers U.S. graduate students in science and engineering a unique opportunity to study  abroad with foreign researchers (in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, or Taiwan) for 8 weeks during the summer. In 2008, the EAPSI awards will include a stipend of $5,000, an allowance for international travel, and support to attend a pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC. Foreign co-sponsoring organizations will provide additional support to cover EAPSI students' living expenses abroad. For more information about this program, visit the EAPSI website at http://www.nsf.gov/eapsi. Application deadline for EAPSI 2008 is December 12, 2007.

 

NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is open to US citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances.  This program offers 1–3-year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy.  This program has a rolling admission.  Go to http://www.asee.org/nrl to learn more about the program.

 

Office of Naval Research (ONR) Summer Faculty Research Program. The ONR sponsors the Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP) for US citizens who hold teaching or research appointments at US colleges and universities. These programs provide an opportunity for science and engineering faculty members to participate in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and professional peers at US Navy laboratories. To learn more about the program, and to apply, please visit our web site at http://www.asee.org/summer.    If you have further questions please email onrsummer@asee.org. The application deadline for the 2008 Summer Faculty Research Program is December 4, 2007.

 

Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) ScholarshipS.